Match Report


Inter MilanInter Milan     EmpoliEmpoli
Computer Player Computer Player Si Williams Si Williams
David FranckeD. Francke69
G
1
G
72Ighli ZiniI. Zini
Eugenio PerezE. Perez72
D
2
D
70Antonio LimaA. Lima
Nicolas FloresN. Flores71
D
3
D
73Gianluigi BonazzoliG. Bonazzoli
John BowerJ. Bower68
D
4
D
77Alpay IzzetA. Izzet
Liam PegoloL. Pegolo66
D
5
D
67Francesco CoralloF. Corallo
Gaetano GalliG. Galli78
M
6
M
72Norio OnoN. Ono
Albert GroenendijkA. Groenendijk77
M
7captain
M
79Corentin PamarotC. Pamarot
Niccolo FlintlockN. Flintlock73
M
8
A
78Patrick WielerP. Wieler
Mariano CáceresM. Cáceres77
A
captain9
A
71Antonio JardimA. Jardim
Bram JuffingB. Juffing74
A
10
A
68Generoso BachiniG. Bachini
Martijn Van NistelrooyM. Van Nistelrooy72
A
11
A
73Luigi LottiL. Lotti
 
David MccallD. Mccall70
M
12
D
73Youssef ElhamdaouiY. Elhamdaoui
Nicky MasonN. Mason70
M
13
M
76Jacob WinterburnJ. Winterburn
Renzo TurciR. Turci66
A
14
A
70Ismael AyazI. Ayaz

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at San Siro where Inter Milan play host to Empoli. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Inter Milan are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Empoli appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Giampietro Falcone.


0.00
The first half starts with Inter Milan kicking off!
2.14
Albert Groenendijk runs straight at the opposition's defence. Albert Groenendijk plays a one-two with Martijn Van Nistelrooy and advances towards the goal... Albert Groenendijk tries a spectacular strike. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
3.44
Albert Groenendijk sees space and advances. Albert Groenendijk runs straight at the defence! Albert Groenendijk rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
6.02
Albert Groenendijk makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mariano Cáceres. Mariano Cáceres shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Ighli Zini manages to gather it.
8.12
Norio Ono knocks the ball forward to Antonio Jardim. Antonio Jardim controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
15.03
Niccolo Flintlock knocks the ball to his team mate, Mariano Cáceres. Mariano Cáceres threads the ball through into the box. Martijn Van Nistelrooy comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies just wide!
16.39
Gianluigi Bonazzoli comes in with a late challenge on Mariano Cáceres. The referee calls over Gianluigi Bonazzoli and shows him a yellow card! Mariano Cáceres stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.16
Luigi Lotti flicks a high pass forward to Generoso Bachini who brings the ball under control. Generoso Bachini shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
20.11
John Bower hacks Patrick Wieler from behind! The referee motions to John Bower to come over. It's a red card!! Patrick Wieler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.11
Alpay Izzet flicks a high pass forward. Norio Ono collects the pass. Norio Ono hits a low pass to Antonio Jardim. Antonio Jardim whips in a cross ball towards Corentin Pamarot. Corentin Pamarot heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Eugenio Perez. Excellent block.
27.50
Albert Groenendijk hacks Alpay Izzet from behind! The referee warns Albert Groenendijk to calm down! Alpay Izzet runs off the knock.
30.08
Albert Groenendijk makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gaetano Galli. Gaetano Galli shoots from outside the area. What a cracker!! Ighli Zini had no chance!! Goal for Inter Milan!
44.48
Alpay Izzet takes a quick throw-in. Corentin Pamarot surges forward with the ball. Corentin Pamarot threads a neat ball through to Luigi Lotti. Luigi Lotti sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Inter Milan appear unchanged since the first half. Empoli also appear unchanged since the first half. The Empoli players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Empoli kicking off!
49.26
Nicolas Flores flicks a high ball forward to Liam Pegolo who takes it down. Liam Pegolo flicks a high pass forward to Bram Juffing who brings the ball under control. Bram Juffing shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Ighli Zini easily smothers it!
51.39
With imagination, Albert Groenendijk plays the ball forward to Bram Juffing. Bram Juffing shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
54.22
Corentin Pamarot flicks a high pass forward. Generoso Bachini collects the pass. Generoso Bachini chips the ball to his team mate, Corentin Pamarot. Corentin Pamarot tries a spectacular strike but it whistles just wide of the post!
59.40
Martijn Van Nistelrooy threads the ball through to Albert Groenendijk. Albert Groenendijk controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gaetano Galli. Gaetano Galli makes a probing pass between the defence to Bram Juffing. Bram Juffing strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but Ighli Zini reads it well. Great keeping!
60.15
Empoli appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
61.02
Francesco Corallo hoofs the ball up the pitch. Generoso Bachini shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but David Francke manages to gather it comfortably.
63.41
Gianluigi Bonazzoli passes the ball forward to Corentin Pamarot. Corentin Pamarot makes a probing pass to Antonio Jardim. Antonio Jardim shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
66.21
Patrick Wieler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Generoso Bachini. Generoso Bachini knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gaetano Galli.
71.38
Corentin Pamarot passes the ball forward to Luigi Lotti. Luigi Lotti sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow David Francke manages to keep it out.
72.23
Eugenio Perez makes a simple pass to Albert Groenendijk. Albert Groenendijk makes a probing pass to Bram Juffing. Bram Juffing controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Ighli Zini manages to gather it.
77.52
Corentin Pamarot makes a probing pass to Antonio Jardim. Antonio Jardim controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's there!! David Francke has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
85.45
Patrick Wieler barges into Liam Pegolo. Patrick Wieler is shown the yellow card! Liam Pegolo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.36
Gianluigi Bonazzoli flicks a high pass forward to Norio Ono who brings the ball under control. Norio Ono makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Generoso Bachini. Some silky footwork from Generoso Bachini provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but David Francke is on top of it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Inter Milan

Empoli
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
56.9%
43.1%
Play Area
30.6%
44.4%
25%

Scorers
Albert Groenendijk 3
Gaetano Galli 30
Luigi Lotti 44
Antonio Jardim 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Albert Groenendijk of Inter Milan

Match Ratings
1.David Francke (GK)
6
2.Eugenio Perez (DEF)
6
3.Nicolas Flores (DEF)
6
4.John Bower (DEF)red card
3
5.Liam Pegolo (DEF)
6
6.Gaetano Galli (MID)goal scored
7
7.Albert Groenendijk (MID)goal scored
9
8.Niccolo Flintlock (MID)
6
9.Mariano Cáceres (ATT)
6
10.Bram Juffing (ATT)
6
11.Martijn Van Nistelrooy (ATT)
6
 
12.David Mccall (MID)
0
13.Nicky Mason (MID)
0
14.Renzo Turci (ATT)
0

1.Ighli Zini (GK)
6
2.Antonio Lima (DEF)
6
3.Gianluigi Bonazzoli (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Alpay Izzet (DEF)
6
5.Francesco Corallo (DEF)
6
6.Norio Ono (MID)
6
7.Corentin Pamarot (MID)
7
8.Patrick Wieler (ATT)yellow card
5
9.Antonio Jardim (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Generoso Bachini (ATT)
6
11.Luigi Lotti (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Youssef Elhamdaoui (DEF)
0
13.Jacob Winterburn (MID)
0
14.Ismael Ayaz (ATT)
0